Climate Strike: One girl inspires millions around the world to ‘wake up’ "This is the time to wake up. This is the moment in history when we need to be wide awake." By Nik WojcikSeptember 20, 20190 Bay Area
Supe’s ‘Reuse Ordinance’ would add 25-cent fee on disposable cups, takeout containers Following on the heels of a single-use bag fee increase, one supervisor is proposing a 25-cent charge ... By Jerold ChinnJuly 24, 2019 Environment
Supes approve fee increase for single-use plastic bags The cost for single-use plastic bags offered to San Francisco customers at the checkout stand will rise ... By Jerold ChinnJuly 17, 2019 Environment
Board moves forward proposal to increase single-use bag fee The cost of a plastic checkout bag from San Francisco stores could soon rise from 10 cents ... By Jerold ChinnJuly 8, 2019 Environment
Students plan Friday walkout over climate change Hundreds of students from around the Bay Area are planning to walk out of school on Friday ... By Bay City NewsMarch 10, 2019 Bay Area
Rig dispatched to scoop up Pacific plastic returns to Bay Area A cleanup rig dispatched to collect plastic trash in the Pacific Ocean had another setback over the weekend and will be returning to ... By Bay City NewsDecember 31, 20180
Christmas tree recycling begins Wednesday with trash pick-up San Franciscans can get rid of their Christmas trees in an environmentally-responsible manner starting next week. By Jerold ChinnDecember 28, 2018 Environment
Sonoma County airport adds electric vehicle charging spaces The Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport now has more electric vehicle charging stations in the long-term parking ... By Bay City NewsDecember 11, 2018
Newsom, Brown granted delay to key Delta water vote A final vote on a plan to increase water flows to the lower San Joaquin River and ... By Bay City NewsNovember 8, 2018 Environment
City reaches settlement with concrete companies accused of dumping San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced Thursday that his office has settled a lawsuit against three ... By Bay City NewsSeptember 27, 2018
Whole Foods pays $1.6 million to settle hazardous waste case Whole Foods and two related entities will pay $1.64 million to settle a civil action alleging that it violated California laws for the ... By Bay City NewsSeptember 20, 20180 News
Project aims to reduce port emissions More battery-powered trucks are expected to enter the Port of Oakland's fleet thanks to a new state ... By Bay City NewsSeptember 18, 2018
Santa Clara Co. unveils health data portal The public health department for Santa Clara County has launched a new data portal that offers hundreds ... By Bay City NewsSeptember 4, 2018
Safe injection sites are ‘one step away’ The California Legislature on Monday passed Assembly Bill 186, which would give the green light for safe ... By Bay City NewsAugust 28, 2018
Bay Area rescue crew dispatched to Hawaii An urban search and rescue task force based in Menlo Park was deployed today to Oahu, Hawaii, ... By Bay City NewsAugust 22, 2018
Marin Co. crop and livestock values fall The gross value of Marin County's livestock and crops in 2017 dropped 10 percent from the year before because of sharply lower milk ... By Bay City NewsJune 20, 20180
SF targets drinking straws in latest plastic purge Plastic straws could soon be shown the door in San Francisco, just like plastic bags. By Jerold ChinnMay 16, 2018 Government
Chevron to pay $170K for air quality violations Chevron USA Inc. will pay a $170,000 settlement to settle air quality violations at its Richmond refinery ... By Bay City NewsApril 23, 2018
SF Bay ferry fleet floats toward renewable diesel All Bay Area ferryboats that serve commuters and tourists will soon switch from regular diesel to renewable ... By Jerold ChinnApril 12, 2018 Environment
Chicken owners can have eggs tested for free Bay Area residents who raise chickens outdoors can take their eggs to a University of California office ... By Bay City NewsApril 3, 2018
Gas prices march toward 4-year high Gas prices in California are expected to climb as the summer months approach, although Bay Area drivers are already paying gas prices slightly ... By Bay City NewsMarch 27, 20180
Study confirms pesticides threaten honey bees A new, comprehensive report from European scientists confirms what many researchers have already been warning about: a ... By SFBay WiresMarch 2, 2018
Drinking straws targeted in proposed bill For California Assemblyman Ian Calderon, it was apparently the last straw. By SFBay WiresJanuary 17, 2018
Study: Seagull bellies packed with trash Seagulls examined in a new study had stomachs full of glass, metal, and even building materials. By SFBay WiresJanuary 8, 2018 Beyond SFBay
Railroad cars leaking liquid carbon dioxide relocated Two railroad train tanker cars that were leaking carbon dioxide Monday have were relocated Tuesday to a ... By Bay City NewsNovember 29, 2017
Longshoremen sue over racial harassment Four longshoremen who work at the Port of Oakland have filed suit against the Pacific Maritime Association and SSA Marine, alleging that they're ... By Bay City NewsOctober 30, 20170
SF bans flame retardants from furniture San Francisco is banning the sale of upholstered furniture and children’s products that contain flame retardant chemicals. By Jerold ChinnOctober 18, 2017
Oakland protestors rally against Charlottesville violence For the second night in a row, residents and visitors to Oakland are protesting the violence that ... By Bay City NewsAugust 13, 2017
Students sue SF State over alleged anti-semitism Six Jewish students and visitors sued San Francisco State University in federal court Monday, alleging the university ... By Bay City NewsJune 19, 2017
Nooses trigger Port of Oakland walkout Longshoremen at one of the Port of Oakland's four active marine terminals have returned to work after ... By Bay City NewsMay 25, 2017
San Francisco cuts greenhouse gases faster than planned Francisco has reached an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gases locally two years ahead of schedule. By Bay City NewsApril 19, 20170 Green
Goodwill to test electric trucks in Bay Area San Francisco Goodwill will start using electric trucks as part of a test project that aims to ... By Bay City NewsApril 9, 2017 News
Residents demand to keep L-Taraval stops Parkside residents are asking officials from The City’s transportation agency to keep nine train stops proposed for ... By Jerold ChinnJuly 22, 2016 News
Residents reminded of risks of disposing used motor oil San Francisco officials are reminding residents that dumping used motor oil is not safe for the water ... By Jerold ChinnJuly 8, 2016
Bay Area voters pass Measure AA conservation tax A regional ballot initiative proposing a $12 parcel tax to fund Bay conservation and flood protection projects ... By Bay City NewsJune 8, 2016
Solar plane completes flight from Hawaii to Bay Area A Swiss pilot successfully completed a three-day flight from Hawaii to Santa Clara County in a solar-powered plane. By Bay City NewsApril 24, 20160